Application Requirements

1. Cover letter of introduction
2. APPLICATION FORM, including a brief abstract in the space provided. The abstract should summarize the problem being addressed, proposed research activities and intended outcomes.
3. Statement of Proposal describing the research project. The statement must include a complete description of all of the following, but should be limited to six pages.
   1. Statement of the problem being investigated.
   2. Review of the relevant literature when necessary for understanding the proposal.
   3. Methodology to be used, including a description of the variables to be examined and any statistical analysis techniques.
   4. Results expected and their significance to the area of student work.
   5. Time line for completion of the project.
   6. Budget. Grants are intended to assist recipients in covering the direct cost of the research effort, including mainframe computer time and preparation of the final report. They should not be used to provide for a salary for the researchers or conference travel expenses. (Refer to BUDGET GUIDELINES for details).
   7. Any appendices, exhibits, data or other information the Research Committee will need to evaluate your proposal fairly.
4. Statement of Additional Support. If the project will be supported in part by other sources, please explain.
5. Statement of Capability. Submit a brief biographical statement that describes how your education and experience enable you to carry out the proposed project. Include a list of previous research projects, if any and professional association memberships.
6. Reference (student only). Student applications must have an academic sponsor who will be responsible to NSEA for the successful completion of the project. If you are a student researcher, a letter of reference and sponsorship that attests to your ability to conduct the research should be submitted with the application.
7. Signed TERMS OF AGREEMENT